How To Fix TB228 - No fields specified

TB228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 228

• Message text: No fields specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB228 - No fields specified ?

  The SAP error message TB228 "No fields specified" typically occurs in the context of SAP when you are trying to create or modify a table or a data structure, but you have not specified any fields for that table or structure. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when defining a database table, a structure, or a view.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Definitions: The most common cause is that you have not defined any fields in the table or structure you are trying to create.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration or the way the transaction is being executed.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the field definition step or not filled in the required fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TB228 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions:
  
  Go back to the table or structure definition screen.
  Ensure that you have defined at least one field. You can do this by clicking